59 Worst Rated European Potato Dishes

Tortilla a la paisana is a country-style variety of a Spanish omelet. It's made with the same ingredients (eggs, potatoes, salt, oil, and sometimes onions) with the addition of vegetables and jamón serrano. The vegetables used in tortilla a la paisana are usually bell peppers, peas, asparagus, and zucchinis. The ingredients are mixed together and fried as an omelet, which is later served sliced into smaller portions. The dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or even cold.Expand

Traditionally served for dinner on cold winter nights in the Netherlands, zuurkoolstamppot is a hearty dish consisting of a combination of mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. The dish is often enriched by the addition of butter and bits of bacon. It is customarily served piping hot and paired with rookworst sausages that are placed on top of the stamppot.Expand

Ćoravi gulaš is a variety of goulash consisting of potatoes, onions, carrots, peas, and tomato juice. It is typically flavored with ground paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and garlic. The stew can be thickened with flour, and it can be garnished with a dollop of sour cream. The name of the dish can be translated as blind goulash, referring to the fact that this comforting stew does not contain any meat. The dish was especially popular during the war period in the 1990s, when meat was scarce, so people had to make use of readily available ingredients.Expand

Hete bliksem is a traditional meal consisting of mashed potatoes, apples, and bacon. The name of the dish means hot lightning, referring to the fact that mashed apples keep mashed potatoes hot for a longer period of time, so the higher temperature can cause the burning of one's palate. Recipes vary from one cook to another, but hete bliksem remains a favorite side dish of numerous Dutch families.Expand

This traditional Finnish casserole is characterized by its long cooking time and a subtle sweetness. It is prepared with a combination of mashed potatoes and wheat flour that is stored in a warm place for hours, allowing the starch to break down and provide the natural sweetness. The dish is sometimes additionally sweetened and seasoned with nutmeg before it is baked until a golden-brown, crispy crust forms on top. Traditionally associated with Christmastime, this creamy, starchy casserole is usually enjoyed as a side dish.Expand

This classic casserole is one of the most popular Swedish dishes, which is often served for Christmas. It consists of potatoes and sprat fillets—do not mistake these with anchovies as it is suggested in many recipes—which are layered with onions and then doused in cream. The top of the casserole is occasionally basted in butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs before it is baked until golden. Although it is believed that this Swedish casserole appeared earlier, the first written recipe under the catching name of Janssons frestelse, translated as Jansson's temptation, appeared in 1940. Allegedly, the name was inspired by Pelle Janzon, a popular Swedish opera singer. There's also Hansson's temptation, a vegetarian version without the sprats, loved by children, and Karlsson's temptation, in which the sprats are replaced with sautéed ground beef.Expand

Chips, cheese, and gravy is the national dish of the Manx people. It consists of deep-fried potato chips, grated Manx Cheddar cheese, and beef gravy. This local specialty can be bought at many of the island's takeaways. In order to prepare the dish, chips are first deep-fried, topped with grated cheddar, then gravy, which melts the cheese. Every year, on the last Monday of January, chips, cheese, and gravy are celebrated with their own day, called National Chips, Cheese & Gravy Day.Expand

Hutspot is a traditional, colorful Dutch dish made with potatoes, carrots, and onions. Today, it is a popular dish to eat during the cold winter days, but originally, it was prepared (and still is) on the 3rd of October, as the city of Leiden celebrates their victory over the Spaniards in 1574. Potatoes, onions, and carrots are typically mashed together and seasoned with salt and pepper. The carrots should be full of natural sugar, such as the Dutch winterpenen carrot variety, gathered right after the first frost, giving the dish a special flavor. Traditionally, the dish is served alongside Dutch meatballs or klapstuk, a piece of braised beef. The name hutspot refers to the Dutch word hutsen, meaning to mix together. It is a simple dish, ideal for people who don't really know how to cook, but its flavors and fragrance make it an extremely popular and beloved comfort food throughout the Netherlands.Expand

Initially regarded as a simple dish assembled from available leftovers, this rustic hash nowadays stands as the ultimate comfort food and a favorite meal in many Nordic countries. Pyttipanna is incredibly versatile and usually consists of diced potatoes and different types of meat and vegetables that are pan-fried in butter. Served with a fried egg on top and alongside various pickled salads, it is usually enjoyed as a nutritious breakfast.Expand

Soufflé potatoes is an interesting French creation that is made by double-frying potato slices in very hot oil. The potatoes are thinly sliced into uniform slices, then thoroughly dried before being fried. Once fried, the potato slices are removed from the oil and allowed to chill before being fried for a second time in even hotter oil until puffed up, crispy, and golden brown. The traditional accompanying condiment of choice is sauce béarnaise, which is a combination of butter, egg yolks, lemon, and tarragon. This dish is considered an unforeseen culinary invention from the early 19th century that has been attributed to a certain chef named Collinet. Nowadays, it's also a staple of a few restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana.Expand